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Atrix TPU Case Received, pics inside

Hey everyone, I received my TPU case from EBay (item 290530353216) today, here are some comments and pics. The fit is only OK - the cutout for the USB/HDMI ports is a little off, and there is a little bit of an edge around the power button that impedes fingerprint swipability a little. I will say too that I didn't expect it to have the goofy pattern - what is it with TPU cases and argyle patterns?? Also, as you've noticed it is somewhat translucent.
I give it a 3/5. $7 shipped in the US. I'll keep it until another inexpensive case rolls around that is higher quality.
And just in case anyone wonders, on my screen are the Pandora Widget, Android Agenda Widget, and some apps. I am running ADW Launcher (free). Also, I know I left my back panel sticker on there, and that was on purpose.
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Yeah seriously with the frikin argyle ****! Its like they made a billion sheets of the argyle TPU and they just like heat mold them to phones (not like thats how they're made). This will be my third phone encased in argyle TPU. Other two were the dark one like yours, this time I got sick of trying to hide the argyle and people asking about the stupid pattern. I got clear so, "yes its frikin argyle! got a problem!?"
Waiting for the Realook screen protectors to be cut. no idea why it takes them so long to cut the right size. Realooks are by far the best screens...

Everything is temporary at this point...I'll buy nicer stuff once my 30 days are up.
I was fortunate enough to have a solid black non-patterned TPU case for my EVO that someone on this forum actually commissioned and was selling out of their garage essentially.

Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.

the 1.99 one I got from ebay is decent

Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Check out tpu-cases.com. I bought an all black one there, shipped same day. Quality is nice, it's glossy, feels good in the hand for an 8$ case.
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Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.

hotleadsingerguy said:
Well I tried the Speck (or whatever it's called) case from AT&T and hated it...looked and felt like a toy.
Then I tried the Otterbox Impact (the smallest case they make). It's made of a type of rubber that sucks up all dust and won't let it go. It's pure black rubber but after putting it in my pocket and driving up to Starbucks to meet some friends...it looked gray. My pockets don't have any lint or anything in them...and yet the case now looks completely gray. I just put it on yesterday. It's also a bit big for my tastes...and the phone can easily come out of the bottom.
I'm going to try the cheapest cases on eBay. They always worked great for my Nexus 1 and most other phones I've used. The cheap thin rubber is fantastic for me. The phone's so freaking sexy...I just don't want to add a bunch of mass to it.
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You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.

Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like

domin8 said:
i like the feather as well. not much in terms of impact protection, but most of my scratches come from the phone vibrating on the desk over time and scuffing the battery door, so its a nice line of defense against that. also, its a little less slippery than the standard battery door which i like
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Yeah its great for worrying less about the normal wear and tear.

I particular like the argyle tpu cases which give decent protection and feel. i have it for the ipad, galaxy tab, atrix, inspire, and xoom.

www.degasis.net offers these as well

I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
I'll post pictures when I come across another camera some time today or tomorrow.
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.

eatkabab said:
I ordered my case from http://www.degasis.net/models/atrix.html (as the poster above recommended. $6.98 shipped
TPU is far superior to any other case material in my book. perfect balance of grip/non-stick, thinness, protection, and fit.
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looks exactly like the case i got from ebay for $1.99 lol

Incipio protection?
Fixter said:
You can try the Incipio Feather. I purchased it yesterday and I like a lot.
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I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?

grayfoxx said:
I really like the look and feel of the Incipio low profile cases. Do you feel like it would do any good if you dropped the phone?
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That's the problem I have with the feather - it doesn't protect either end of the device, only the sides and back.

Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance

Kbc, who are you asking? I'm using an AT&T screen protector. It's matte and perfectly smooth.
kbc88 said:
Judging by the picture, it looks like you have that "textured" screen protector. What is the screen protector you are using? Those are my favorite kinds and I have been trying to find one for a while! thanks in advance
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phobos512 said:
Nice, never seen that site before. I'll order one up and hopefully it'll get here by the time I'm home from travel. Wish someone would make one like I had for my Evo though - it was matte on the back and shiny on the front.
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Sounds similar to the one i had on my desire but I cant find it anywhere now

eatkabab said:
This is the best fitting TPU case I've had across all my devices. The best part is that it actually makes the on/off button easier to push and the finger scanner easier to operate (its cut at the perfect angle to compliment it). Its slightly different cut but a better fit than the pictures posted above.
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OK, you've sold me on this case Good description of how it is, what colour did you get?

Case-Mate Barely There & Tough cases for SGS II

Has anyone tried either of these two for their Galaxy S II phones? im stuck between them.
or should i get another case entirely?
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Or
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Ga...te-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Barely-There-Cases.asp
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Tough-Cases.asp

i prefer sgp ultra silke
or ultra capsule
because it come with ultra clear screen protector
and sgp is the best.
[you can find it in ebay]

Yes but the case-mate tough case is of better quality, and gives you a better grip.

It will depends on what you'll want to protect.. if entire body or just the critical areas..
the barelly there covers the back and side while the tough covers the top and bottom too and add a little bump in the 'face' edges.. i think you understand.
the tough maybe get a better effect if you somehow drop your phone to the floor, while the barely there will cover the just the essencial agains scratches for most.
it's a dificult decision i know...
good luck anyway

I went with the tough and a zagg screen protector I don't want this phone hurt it's my baby

How I wish the Barely There gave total protection. Why can't a case be slim and thin and protect everything?

I went and ordered BOTH
Plan on using the BarelyThere for general everyday use, and the Tough for when I'm doing outdoors stuff or travelling.

I'm using the tough case. I actually wanted my phone thicker as I find handsets too thin nowdays. I also like full protection as I'm pretty active and my phones tend to take some hits. This one will take that thinness away that many covet so if a person were one of those this one should get a skip unless the need for protection overrides that. Other attributes are that it has a decent gripiness factor for a hard case. Does not collect lint on the exposed rubberish parts. Cut outs are very accurate and sized so that I did not have to trim to get any of my chargers or headphones to fit but the cutouts are not overly large either. Overall I would rate this case highly for the right person.

I had the second one for a few days but found the edges very rough and poorly made - took it back

prusling said:
I had the second one for a few days but found the edges very rough and poorly made - took it back
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What's the second one for you? (because mahdibassam puts the tough image first and barely there image the seconde, but in links is barely there first..)

I'm waiting on my tough case to arrive. Should be here tomorrow. I also have a zagg on the way thanks to the 50% off sale.
Would one of you that own the tough case mind posting up some pictures of it on the phone? I've only seen the promo shots.

Thanks everyone for your replies.
my heart is with the tough case, because i like its full protection and good grip, but i am worried it will make the phone too bulky.
Could some of you who have the Tough case post some Pictures in this thread? i and everyone else will really appreciate it.

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Yes but the case-mate tough case is of better quality, and gives you a better grip.
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"troll"...
i have both and i can say SGP is far ahead then case mate... before u state something try it yourself..not only because u have case mate and u are happy..

mattism78 said:
I'm waiting on my tough case to arrive. Should be here tomorrow. I also have a zagg on the way thanks to the 50% off sale.
Would one of you that own the tough case mind posting up some pictures of it on the phone? I've only seen the promo shots.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1026482
u will find it somewhere here...i forgot on what page..

Mitty1990 said:
I went with the tough and a zagg screen protector I don't want this phone hurt it's my baby
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I always got the orange Peel effect off zagg
...Ill never buy another one.
I can say though that they do really protect the screen ... also due to the material they get really dirty round the edges ...
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Hunteres said:
"troll"...
i have both and i can say SGP is far ahead then case mate... before u state something try it yourself..not only because u have case mate and u are happy..
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SGP cases are awesome ...
Did you go with the silke or the capsule ?
EDIT - I was lucky enough to see both of them, my mate ordered quite a few of both ..I prefer the silke ..feels and looks better ..
SILKE
Fully recommend...
CAPSULE
More of a vinyl look ..gets a little greasy from fingerprints ..still a great case ...seems a little tougher too ...

is the tough-case the same as they the iPhone one, they have in the video on their site?
Does it have an internal silicone (type) case? and then the tough case goes onto of that?

I have a tough case on mine, I buy it for all my phones. Love the grip and protection it adds. I also like the fact that the edges around the screen are raised so if you drop it wont hit the screen unless its an uneven surface.
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daivik said:
is the tough-case the same as they the iPhone one, they have in the video on their site?
Does it have an internal silicone (type) case? and then the tough case goes onto of that?
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Yes, it has a thin silicone inner liner and then the hard case around that. The fit is very good with both and the cutouts are exactly right and line up on both. I have now drop tested my phone on a linoleum floor and the phone and case were unblemished so that answered my question about this case and others like it as far as popping out on a drop. At least in this instance the phone stayed in.
And guys, some of us have had SGP and not liked it as well so remember in many ways you are talking opinions and those will change based on needs and preferences. For me looks are at the very bottom of my buying criteria. To be honest I liked my old seidio innocase better than this case. Fit and other factors were about the same with that case but I really like the hard rubbery feel of it, I thought they nailed it with that material and feel. Great grip, didnt get sweaty in the hand when you were forced to make a long call, didn't collect lint, no fingerprints.

Got my tough case in the mail today. Slapped it on as soon as I got home. Fits beautifully. Adds size to the phone but honestly I prefer it a bit bigger. Has a nice grip feeling to is now and I'm not in panic mode every time I take the phone out. I'm sure the phone is durable. I just don't want to take the $750 challenge.
My screen protector should be here tomorrow and I'll be good to go.

Moshi iVisor...innovation or ineffective?

I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend it as it should does it stand out like a sore thumb?
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I had one on my atrix 2, and while i liked it, I dont know how well it would fair against the bevelled edges of the screen, being that it is completely flat.... Anyone else who has one some input on this would be greatly appreciated! thanks in advance....

Gadgetz said:
I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend.....
I've seen a lot of these before an installed many of them for people and everytime i did it fit very very well and highly recommend over any other screen protector on the basis that you can remove it wash it and dry it and use it again. Zagg sucks
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cloud92 said:
Gadgetz said:
I just seen this protector on CPN and the design is unique, piqued my interest. I haven't seen another like it. Anybody have it and if so, how is the fit and clarity? Does the colored areas match the phone nicely and blend.....
I've seen a lot of these before an installed many of them for people and everytime i did it fit very very well and highly recommend over any other screen protector on the basis that you can remove it wash it and dry it and use it again. Zagg sucks
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I bought this from my local ATT store a few days ago...
I am Mixed on if I like it or not. The fit and finish is very nice... it feels nice and doesn't have a problem with the beveled edge.
The Clarity of the screen is good... but it is not as good as a naked screen I have the iVisor AG and the AG stands for anti glare. it does cut down on glare but it does muddy the image some.
As far as the visor part matching.. it does not match perfectly. You can see the cutouts on the bottom of the phone for the 2 soft keys. It's not terrible but it's not perfect either.
one thing I do love about it is 0 fingerprints and the quality of the screen is very good. I feel very confident that my screen is protected. 0 bubbles, application is a breeze and you can pull it off and clean it. Although I haven't had to yet.
I paid 25 bucks and that is a bit steep if you ask me, I was really feeling vulnerable having my phone naked so i went ahead and bought it.
anyways.. my .02
link to another thread that has pics of a white visor on a blue phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1726785&highlight=visor
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Thanks for the link. On the white phone there is some led bleeding around the capacitive buttons, I'd imagine this would significantly decrease that. Hmm.....might have to stop by AT&T tomorrow
via Galaxy S III

I usually can't stand most screen protectors especially anti-glare, but this new moshi ivisor ag on my galaxy 3 is incredible. Inside screen looks great and fool proof to put on take off and back on again!
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I had one and I didnt like it. Install was easy and bubble free.
It was far to easy to get dust between the screen and the protector it self. Also had a hard time getting any case to work with it. Maybe it was just my bad luck? Then again maybe not.
Try it out! You may like it. I on the other hand didn't find it all that great. Way to pricey and the screen protector seemed to have collected dust and lint like crazy.

I bought one for the pebble blue, and really liked it. Did a great job of preventing fingerprints. Overall, it blended in very nice. Most people didnt even realize a SP was on it.
I ended up returning it and just getting a basic SP because I couldn't use it along with the TPU case I got. Because the iVisor goes all the way to the edges, when I put the case (Diztronic Matte Black) on, it would push the iVisor up. The case was more important to me, so I opted for the regular SP that doesn't go all the way to the edge. This will work until I get an Otterbox Defender.
If you don't use a case...the iVisor works very well.
the_buzz_man

cbc0201 said:
I usually can't stand most screen protectors especially anti-glare, but this new moshi ivisor ag on my galaxy 3 is incredible. Inside screen looks great and fool proof to put on take off and back on again!
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Good to hear. Does the part covering the screen lay flat against the screen or is there a bit of room between them? The way I imagine you'd be able to tell is when you press on the screen to type or swipe, you'd see some movement in the protector possibly causing a slight degredation of the display.
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I had one and I didnt like it. Install was easy and bubble free.
It was far to easy to get dust between the screen and the protector it self. Also had a hard time getting any case to work with it.
Try it out! You may like it. I on the other hand didn't find it all that great. Way to pricey and the screen protector seemed to have collected dust and lint like crazy.
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That goes with any protector, as far as getting dust trapped. That's more of an issue with your environment and your prep work than the protector itself. What case were you trying to use with it? Yeah, it's very pricey but worth it if it can be reused, as user friendly as claimed and doesn't degrade the display much like most AG protectors do. I like that it covers the whole screen but doesn't present the danger of installing a wet application protector....nor the downtime that goes along with those.
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I bought one for the pebble blue, and really liked it. Did a great job of preventing fingerprints. Overall, it blended in very nice. Most people didnt even realize a SP was on it.
I ended up returning it and just getting a basic SP because I couldn't use it along with the TPU case I got. Because the iVisor goes all the way to the edges, when I put the case (Diztronic Matte Black) on, it would push the iVisor up. The case was more important to me, so I opted for the regular SP that doesn't go all the way to the edge. This will work until I get an Otterbox Defender.
If you don't use a case...the iVisor works very well.
the_buzz_man
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Yeah, those TPU's fit very tight so I could see how that would be a problem with this protector. I use a Incipio Silicrylic so hopefully I'll be fine cause I stopped by the AT&T store today and picked one up! Gonna install it later on and see how I like it, will post a review as well.

I love mine I got the white one eventhough I have the pebble blue phone. I think the contrast looks nice even where the menu buttons appear. It was hard to find a case that fits right with this protector but this speck case goes great with it. Please ignore the bad photos can't find my nexus or camera so found a thundebolt laying around to take pics. For a 35 dollar case it scratches easily but still looks and feels great and provides reliable protection
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Looks good...I hope the Seidio Surface fares better than your Speck

Seidio vitreo, beefy screen protector.

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http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPTSSGS3-BK
This product is compatible with our ACTIVE® and ACTIVE® with Metal Kickstand. It is not compatible with our SURFACE™, CONVERT®, OBEX™, or Innocell/CONVERT® Plus and is not guaranteed to be compatible with other manufacturers' products.
Seidio's VITREO™ is a tempered glass material that utilizes advanced technology to shield and protect your Samsung Galaxy S III's screen. Made from a high grade glass with a 9H hardness rating, VITREO™ is shatterproof, allowing it to absorb impact and prevent damage from occurring to your screen. The VITREO™ surface feels just like the device's screen without interfering with touch sensitivity or optical clarity while giving you an extraordinary level of protection. The design and lightweight material will provide peace of mind no matter what comes in contact with your device.
- High grade tempered glass with a 9H hardness rating prevents damage in the event of scratches and abrasions
- Tapered (rounded) edges provide a premium and more aesthetically enhanced profile for your device
- Engineered to reinforce the strength of the critical points of impact which results in prolonged durability
- Oleophobic coating resists marks and smudges with advanced technology that reduces the appearance of fingerprints
- Full panel protects the entire screen without leaving any portion exposed
- Promotes touch sensitivity and enhances optical clarity
- Easy installation without bubbling and lifting
- Only 0.55mm (0.02in) thin
Contains:
- VITREO™ Screen Guard
- Microfiber Cloth
- Alcohol Wipe
- Plastic Pick
- 4 Home Button Stickers
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I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.

wow wow wow $40....

scarrmrcc said:
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=SPTSSGS3-BK
I have preordered, and shall review as soon as it comes in.
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would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness

crazaytalent said:
would love your feedback after a couple days/weeks use as the spigen version has poor feedback regarding the touch response... I def want one, but i need my devices responsivness
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I just got mine today and from initial impressions, touch responsiveness appears to be completely unaffected.
And the oliophobic coating seems almost magical at dealing with my fingerprints.
Need to figure out something about the home button though. This thing is quite thick for a protector and makes the home button hard to press. Seidio includes stickers to put on it (2 pairs of clear and translucent blue), but they're transparent/translucent and apply a funky cylindrical magnification effect to the brushed metal look of the button which looks really weird and unattractive IMO, so I'm looking for an opaque option.

Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )

Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.

offgrey said:
Bro, still no touch sensitivity issues? Seriously considering this glass screen protector as Spigen has discontinued their version (and they never made a blue one. -__- )
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I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
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Does this interfere with putting a case on the phone? I have a puregear dualtek that I'm not gettin rid of, I'd hate to buy this and find out I need to choose one or the other.
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The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.

compro01 said:
I do have small issues with swipes being mistaken for taps (especially with vertical scrolling), but I had that problem before with no protector and I'm unsure if this has made it worse at all.
Though as for blue, you're SOL here too. You only get black or white.
The protector stops ~3mm from the edge of the phone (and in from that is ~1mm of slight tapering). This is sufficient clearance for their active cases (plastic over silicone, like the otterbox commuter line), but they explicitly state it's not compatible with their Surface (just plastic), Innocell (their battery case), and Convert (like an active around the innocell case) cases.
I'm honestly not sure whether your case would fit or not. I could give you some pictures of what this looks like on mine when I have another camera available this weekend.
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I know they only make black and white with this, but at least I get the choice of a dark glass screen protector with this brand as opposed to Spigen's white only and Spectre's proximity, weird manufacturing pattern on glass problems.
In any case I'll wait for one of the big youtube reviewers to get this glass protector... If they ever will.

Got mine a few days ago when I get around to peeling off my Spigen ill update you guys
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I got mine yesterday. I don't notice any difference in sensitivity.
I do notice that it is really heavy. You will need a case with this because it is extremly ugly without a case. The fit is still too small for the screen. You can use a hybrid 2 piece case like the Musubo retro. You will hate having it with the UAG case or anything like that. It will fit but there will be a gap that just looks silly.
The sticker for the home button really cheap.
I purchased mine from Amazon and its going back. Gotta love Amazon.

Got mine today.
Hi Y´all!
Just installed it about 20 minutes ago.
Black was on back order so i ordered the white one.
Thought it would make an interesting contrast to the blue phone & case.
Now - not so sure but it´s too late.
Installation: Hmm - Not as easy as it sounds. At least not to me.
Lined it up with front speaker & home button first.
Problem arose the last couple of millimeters before the actual "contact" with the screen because there weren´t room to get a grab of the edges any more.
It ended up being about 3/10´th of a millimeter off centered at the home button
Won´t correct though. got a clean fit.
In use: Really slick surface. No fingerprints either
Sensitivity takes a hit No two ways around it.
Not much mind you. Subjectively i´d say about 95 % retained.
Is it a problem. Well -- non time critical use is fine - most of the time. Typing is a bit slower.
Temple run 2: Forget it. Just won´t work when one missed gesture is one too many.
I´ll leave it on for a while. Maybe screen sensitivity can be adjusted somhow.
Will post question in Q&A section. Search didn´t reveal anything.
As it is... well ... Close - very close.. but no cigar.
Honestly won´t reccommend it.
I can live with the slightly off alignment. But the sensitivity :crying: Rats - had such high hopes.
Regards
ELO

Everyone still happy with this. Seem to be many complaints on Amazon and want to pull the trigger.
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Case review: dbrand Grip for Pixel 5

Disclaimer: This review was neither sponsored, nor did I recieve any personal discounts. My personal opinion about this product is unbiased.
Pricing
dbrand lists the case with a skin for 39.90 USD. I applied a newsletter subsription and paid 35.91 USD. No shipping fees were charged.
Delivery
The case was shipped from Canada to Germany in about 12 days and a tracking code. Although I thought that sales taxes would apply and be collected by the customs, the package had a "customs free" sticker on it and no taxes were charged. I dunno why but I do not complain.
Pictures
Retail box
The retail box is a gem. I took some shots of it so you see what I mean. It contributes nicely to the product and makes you feel having purchased something precious. Nicely done, robots!
Assembly
If you purchased a skin with the case, you have to bring it up to the case first. If you watch and follow the video guide, this is fairly easy and led to a perfect result for me.
Build quality / Durability / Looks
For my last 5 phones, I used SPECK cases and therefore was used to bulky cases. In comparison, this case feels lighter and even slim. It sure is a good amount bulkier than typical "slim case" but it comes with a decent amount of drop protection. Thanks to the Pixel 5 being a compact phone, it still can be held with one hand in a comfortable manner when wearing the case.
The edges feature a slighly nobby texture that feels just great and should also prevent accidential slips. The texture of the Matrix skin looks dope.
All in all, this case looks high-class and also provides nice haptics. In my eys, it is worth the money.
Protection
The case feels sturdy and protective. I am confident that my Pixel 5 will survive some serious drops with it.
The lip on the frontside has the signature curve: Thick at top and bottom, flush at the sides. This makes the back-swipe gesture a breeze while still preventing screen contact when placed on flat surfaces. I am a bit unsure wether this will lead to trouble with face-down falls on uneven surfaces, but I assume that a evenly formed lid might not perform much better in this scenario.
Fitting / Cutouts / Buttons
The case fits like a glove. The buttons are super clicky and it's a joy to use them. The cutouts are precise and the port cutout should be big enough to provide space for most cables.
Unfortunately, the fingerprint cutout is rather small. This makes the "swipe down for notifications" gesture definitely harder to use although it still works. For me, this is not a show stopper but it might be for people with fat huge fingers. I just wish that dbrand would have made the cutout a little bit bigger since this is my only point of criticism with this case.
Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
Verdict
I highly recommend the drand Grip case for the Google Pixel 5: It looks and feels great, provides good protection without adding too much bulk. The customizablity with new skins is unique and might tempt you to spend more money. This being said: If you have huge fingers, the fingerprint cutout might be too small for you. I am confident that this case will not fall apart (or dbrand being obliging if it does).

Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?

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does the Wireless Charger work on pixel+case?
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Yes, I use an Anker PowerWave Alloy and wireless quick charging works flawlessly.

dragos281993 said:
Could you please take a picture from the top with the screen on and with a white background on (you could go to the settings or anywhere else that shows the entire screen from edge to edge)? I would give an idea of how much bulk it adds to the phone.
I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!
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its a good grippy case.. I love mine.

you gotta be out of your damn mind to pay for this...Ringke case, 12 bucks, owned, tested (not intentional) and it even got a cool Lanyard loop.

I have a new one for sale - has a sage skin on back - never used it - $20 delivered - PM me or email me at [email protected]

One of long term video reviews showed edges warping near cutout and buttons. How is it holding up so far? Price gives me a reason to pause even with the super 'grip" edges.

After using it every day, it is still in mint condition.

Thanks for the really good review. Just one point to clarify: can you please confirm that the back of the base (not just the side bumper) also has a grippy texture? If you put it on your pant leg when sitting, for example, will it slide off easily?

I love my Dbrand Grip with the red dragon skin and its super grippy texture.

If you're looking at phone cases to protect your phone's screen, you need to check out one of the screen guards. Screen protectors are becoming more advanced as the years go by. Some are built right in, some you have to put on separately. Either way, these are the best ways to make sure that your screen is safe. How can I make my phone case grippier?
You should also make sure that the cases you're looking at are anti-skid. This means that the case doesn't just slip over the phone, but stays put instead. If your phone slips out of the case, it will stop the phone from sliding all over the place. How can I make my phone case grippier? Start looking for cases with anti-skid features!
Another question you may be asking yourself is how can I make my phone case grippy if the material is hard and doesn't let the phone slide all over? Well, this is another problem that many phone cases have. So many cases are made of extremely hard materials that it's nearly impossible to slide your phone in and out. But luckily, there are some great soft cases available that are great at preventing your phone from sliding around.

I've been rocking this phone case for over a year. Just ordered the Leather skin insert from D Brand drop and a matte black skin as well. I've had the tear down on it for the year. The case is quite nice and offers good protection. The cut outs make it easy to use gesture controls.

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Durability
If you search the internet about the dbrand Grip cases, you will stumble upon many stories where the cases fell apart. Then I found this thread, where dbrand gave a comprehensive explaination why this happened and which counter measures were taken. This case is the latest generation and comes with all the described improvents. Only time will tell wether this case will hold up better.
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After over a year of frequent use, I switched to an Google Pixel 6 Pro and therefore also sent this case to rest. Time for a wrap up on durability!
Unlike older generations, my case stood the test of time. The rubber did not separate from the plastic and even after some serious drops on concrete, the case is still in mint condition.
Only the skin foil started to get loose around the fingerprint scanner which led to strange haptics when you remove the finger from the scanner (since the foil will move a millimeter with with your finger). A new skin will surely fix this and so would some glue.
Guess what? I already pre-ordered this case for my new Pixel 6 Pro!